1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 08th April 2025, is designed to test your knowledge and provide an assessment tool.
2. Each question is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
1. Which city hosted the 11th Pondicherry Heritage Festival with ‘Veedhi Vilayattu’?
Correct answer: Puducherry. The 11th edition of the festival featured traditional games and attracted over 250 children in the Tamil Quarter.
2. What is the length of the newly inaugurated vertical lift Pamban Rail Bridge?
Correct answer: 2.08 km. The New Pamban Rail Bridge, costing ₹700+ crore, enhances maritime and rail connectivity.
3. Which state recently added six new products to its Geographical Indication (GI) list?
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu. With 6 new additions, Tamil Nadu now ranks second in GI registrations, just behind Uttar Pradesh’s 79.
4. Which Harappan sites in Haryana were declared protected in 2025?
Correct answer: Mitathal and Tighrana. These Bhiwani district sites date back over 4,400 years and were protected under a state heritage act.
5. What is the new excise duty on petrol after the ₹2 hike announced in April 2025?
Correct answer: ₹13/litre. Despite the hike, retail fuel prices remain unchanged as OMCs absorb the impact.
6. How many Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain after the “One State, One RRB” policy is implemented?
Correct answer: 28. The government is reducing RRBs from 43 to 28 to boost efficiency and credit delivery in rural areas.
7. What is India’s rank in global AI private investment as of 2023?
Correct answer: 10th. India attracted AI investments worth ₹11,943 crore (US$ 1.4 billion), showing rapid tech growth.
8. Which Indian artist won the Fred Darrington Award in 2025 for a sand sculpture?
Correct answer: Sudarsan Pattnaik. His 10-ft Ganesha sculpture on “World Peace” is on display at SandWorld, UK, till Nov 2025.
9. Which state became the 35th to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in 2025?
Correct answer: Delhi. Registrations begin April 10; the scheme benefits 50 crore citizens and 36 lakh healthcare workers.
10. Where did India win its first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2025?
Correct answer: Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil. Hitesh made history as the first Indian to win gold; India earned six medals overall.
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